Portland Center Library art display

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For the months of November and December the Portland Center Library is pleased to present the art work of Kathleen Jones.

 

Kathleen says:

 

“Throughout my life, I’ve been attracted to art in its many forms.  I’ve worked with stained glass, mosaic, pottery, interior/landscape design, drawing, floral design, costume/set design, and even floats.  Although I enjoyed each of these mediums and still pursue most of them, I sought for an expression which was my own.  

 

Seven years ago, I enrolled in a painting class at George Fox.  Prior to this class, my painting was limited to murals and objects until I decided to experiment with oils.  The first brushstroke on the canvas was instant love; in that moment, I knew I’d found the media I was searching for. 

 

Ever since then, I paint nearly everyday.  I love the feel of oil on canvas and the way the paint moves and blends.  Oils can be soft without a noticeable brushstroke or dramatic with harsh strokes.  I love this versatility of expression which they provide.

 

My love for nature and the experiences of hiking in the woods of Oregon and Glacier National Park provide the inspiration for these pieces.  The wonder of such landscapes is difficult to express either in words on paper or with paint on a canvas.  Time after time, the sight of an unexpected vista surprises and fills me with a sense of the goodness of God and the goodness of the world around me.  In these moments, I come to understand more deeply that we are created to love and respond to beauty. 

 

I strive for a feeling of peace in my paintings.”

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